18.07.2025 20:43
The Ministry of National Education responded to claims in the media that "November 10, the Day of Commemoration of Atatürk, has been intentionally included in the first term break of the 2025-2026 academic calendar." The ministry stated that these claims do not reflect the truth.
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The claims in the press that "the November 10th Atatürk Memorial Day has been intentionally included in the scope of the first term mid-term break in the 2025-2026 academic calendar" were denied by the Ministry of National Education.
The claims that "the November 10th Atatürk Memorial Day has been intentionally included in the scope of the first term mid-term break in the 2025-2026 academic calendar" became a topic of discussion.
THE MINISTRY'S RESPONSE WAS PROMPT
While the claim became a topic of discussion, the Ministry of National Education provided a clear response to the allegation. In a statement, the Ministry emphasized that, as in the 2022-2023, 2023-2024, and 2024-2025 academic years, the first term mid-term break in the 2025-2026 academic year is planned for the end of the 9th week after the school opens. Additionally, it was stated that the mid-term break could not be held during the dates of November 3-7, 2025, due to the common exams scheduled for those dates.
PLANNED PROGRAM SHARED
The Ministry of National Education stated that the first term mid-term break for the 2024-2025 academic year is planned to be between November 11-15, 2024, and due to November 10 falling on a Sunday, the Atatürk Week memorial events will be held from November 4-8. In this context, scientific meetings, plays, exhibitions, and competitions will be organized; memorial programs will be held with the participation of students, teachers, and parents.
The statement also emphasized that the annual working calendar was prepared considering many parameters such as pedagogical reasons, official and religious holidays, central exams, teacher training processes, and curriculum balance.
"CLAIMS AIMED TO MISLEAD THE PUBLIC"
The Ministry stated that they aim to raise students as individuals attached to national and spiritual values with the "Turkey Century Education Model," expressing that such claims are aimed at misleading the public and are part of a smear campaign.
Finally, it was stated that it is unacceptable for the Ministry, which works solely for the education and future of students, to be targeted, and the public was urged not to give credence to such baseless claims.
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